PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 2021159 - Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
This device is a SICK W4-3 series photoelectric sensor, engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It utilizes background suppression technology with a PinPoint LED to reliably detect objects irrespective of background reflectivity or color. Primary applications include material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly lines requiring accurate presence detection.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: W4-3
- COMPONENT TYPE: Photoelectric Sensor, Background Suppression
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Max. 20 mA
- OUTPUT TYPE: PNP, Complementary (Light/Dark switching selectable)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: Max. 100 mA
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1000 Hz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Photoelectric proximity sensor, background suppression
- SENSING RANGE: 5 mm to 150 mm (adjustable via potentiometer)
- LIGHT SOURCE: PinPoint LED, Red Light
- HOUSING DIMENSIONS: Approximately 16 mm x 39.5 mm x 12 mm (Cubic form factor)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS/PC (housing), PMMA (front screen)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M8, 3-pin male connector
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Through-hole mounting (M3 screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Material handling systems, packaging machinery, assembly automation, general industrial object detection.
- KEY FEATURES: Precise PinPoint LED, reliable background suppression.